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HI HB906
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Cedric Gates
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AI Summary
- Restores basic adult dental benefits to Medicaid enrollees in Hawaii
- Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2020-2021 to cover the cost of reinstating dental benefits, with the Department of Human Services to seek maximum available federal matching funds
- Finds that poor oral health is linked to respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and premature births, and that unaddressed dental needs affect employment opportunities
- Declares that access to dental health care is essential to general health and well-being and in the best interest of the State
- Takes effect on July 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Relating To Dental Health.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Carried over to 2020 Regular Session.
12/1/2019
Committee Referrals
Human Services & Homelessness1/28/2019
Full Bill Text
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